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College prep programs seek volunteer opportunities
Participants in two federally-funded college preparation programs are searching for volunteer opportunities for nonprofit groups.
Economy Series: Education funding continues to slide
Dan Forbess works with freshman Joshawa Delgado recently in the wood shop at Oakland High School.
Reward offered for chase suspect
Local law enforcement officers are asking the public for help in locating a wanted subject, Nicholas James Varnum, 24.
Police cruiser hits stopped vehicle in Winston
Two people were transported to Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg after a Douglas County sheriff's patrol car collided with a private vehicle at the intersection of Highway 42 and Abraham Avenue on Saturday morning in Winston.
High-speed car chase suspect still on run
A driver led police on a high-speed chase through rural roads northwest of Roseburg this morning and then ran into a wooded neighborhood off of Cleveland Loop Drive, north of the Melrose Country Store.
Douglas High concert honors veterans
A woman's sobs cut through The Carpenters' "For All We Know" - proof that the choir's song about love and long distance struck a chord with audience members, many of whom have significant others fighting overseas.
Police and Fire Logs: Nov. 10, 2009
These logs are the highlights of initial emergency calls and reports to the Douglas County Dispatch Center.
Editorial: Keep those permits coming to make boat ramp a reality
If you think building a boat ramp is a simple proposition, those involved with a boat ramp project in the city of Winston will tell you otherwise.
Forum focuses on driving down emissions
The Douglas County Global Warming Coalition promotes a healthy climate and "global cooling" through awareness, advocacy and collaboration.
Halloween happenings offer something for everyone in Douglas County
Torrance Darcus, 2, left, and her sister Bailey, 2, enjoy themselves during a past Neewollah Parade on Jackson Street in downtown Roseburg.
On Biz: New hot tub store opens in Roseburg
Doug Linder has brought the beach to Roseburg. There's no sand involved, but plenty of water, and it's warm.
Weekend's Best Bets Oct. 29-31
Four-year-old Dalton Gidcumb of Sutherlin reaches to pick a lollipop off of a tree in the lollipop forest during a visit to the Pumpkin Patch in Melrose, Saturday.
Winston boat ramp comment period open
A public comment period on the city of Winston's application for a boat ramp on the South Umpqua River near Winston will end Nov.
PETA wants end to Oregon elephant car wash
WINSTON, Ore. - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wants an Oregon wildlife park to stop using elephants to wash cars.
Editorial: Down-to-earth approach benefits area vintners
While generalizations are dangerous, it's probably safe to say that many otherwise reasonable people get a bit hoity-toity on the subject of wine.
County jobless rate remains third-highest
Winston resident Jim Fowler searches for job listings Monday at the Roseburg office of the Oregon Employment Department.
Police and Fire Logs: Oct. 12, 2009
These logs are the highlights of initial emergency calls and reports to the Douglas County Dispatch Center.
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Wrong-way driver causes three vehicle crash
Three people were taken to the hospital Sunday morning after a pickup going the wrong way on Highway 99 in the Green District collided with two other vehicles.
Best Bets for the weekend of Oct. 9-11
An event to honor 60-year Roseburg resident Joy Rich and the work of her aunt and uncle, children's book authors Berta and Elmer Hader.
Elephant Car Wash Now Open For Laughs
With families staying closer to home these days, one Oregon zoo has found a way to cash in on some family fun.